You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world! John 7:4 NLT
If you can? The brothers had not read the four gospel accounts at this time it would appear. We know this because we have read those accounts and the brothers are present near the start of our Lord's ministry. However, some indication must have been present in their minds to even ask this question. Jesus said something, Mary told stories of Bethlehem, or tales of the miraculous had already gathered around Jesus to show that He was someone special. So, the brothers of our Lord gave Him the usual worldly advice: go up to Jerusalem and become famous. You know, like He was another traveling show just waiting for His big break into fame. We know that fame did come to Jesus, but not because He set that as His goal. Our Lord's goal was nothing less than our eternal salvation.
Rejoice in the Lord Jesus today,
Bucky
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